Question

26 this question has two parts. giant salvinia is a floating fern native to brazil introduced to texas as an aquarium plant and is now found in large bodies of water across the state. the invasive plant may be carried to new bodies of water by fishing and recreational boats. it grows quickly, covering large areas of the waters surface. when the plant dies and decomposes, the oxygen content in the water declines. part a which statement best describes how giant salvinia affects a texas ecosystem? it promotes the growth of new types of plants. it increases the stability of the ecosystem. it provides an energy source for the ecosystem. it inhibits the growth of native plant species.

Explanation:

As an invasive species, giant salvinia grows quickly and covers large water - surface areas, which can out - compete native plant species for resources like sunlight, space, and nutrients, thus inhibiting their growth.

Answer:

It inhibits the growth of native plant species.